Representative photoMechanic for a 1997 Saab 900
Mechanic for the 1997 Saab 900: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Saab 900 for mechanic
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1997 Saab 900: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,658 | $3,844 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Saab 900
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (3), air bags (2) and electrical system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V139000 | 1998-06-23 | equipment:other:labels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
| 98V038000 | 1998-02-24 | exterior lighting:headlights | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
| 97V046000 | 1997-03-21 | vehicle speed control | CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Saab 900: Mechanic
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on your 1997 Saab 900, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
About your 900
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 900. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its 2.3L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
How the request works
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
A car meanwhile
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Good habits for your car
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Make a request
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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